Medtech investors in the North West
The North West, led by Manchester and Liverpool, is the largest startup ecosystem outside the South East of England, with regional funds, angels and platforms all active. Medical device and diagnostics companies often combine grant funding with angel and specialist fund rounds, with regulatory milestones shaping when they raise. 20 investor-backed medtech companies in the North West are in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 20
- Active investors, 2 years
- 91
- Rounds, 2 years
- 19
- Median round
- £1.18m
Who is investing
In the last two years 23 funds, firms and family offices and 67 angels took shares in medtech companies in the North West, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Built Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 4 companies |
| The University of Manchester | University | 2 companies |
| BC Equity & Management Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bigspace Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Brylai Investments and Donations | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Catapult Life Sciences GP LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Consilience Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Earlybird Health II Fund GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 91 active investors, including angels, with what they've backed, estimated cheque sizes and who they invest alongside.
Rounds and valuations
Over the last two years, 19 funding rounds were raised by medtech companies in the North West, an estimated £200.4m, with a median round of about £1.18m. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 32% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North West compares
The North West has 9% of the UK's medtech sector's 221 investor-backed companies. The median round of £1.18m is above the £355k median for the UK's medtech sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 6 are growth, 6 are at venture stage, 2 are at seed. The most active firm in these companies is Built Holdings Limited, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back medtech companies in the North West?
Pulse found 91 outside investors taking shares in medtech companies in the North West in the last two years: 23 funds, firms and family offices, and 67 angels.
How much do medtech companies in the North West raise?
Over the last two years 19 rounds were raised, an estimated £200.4m in total. The median round was about £1.18m.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 32% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
Pulse subscribers see every outside investor by name, with portfolios and co-investors, from £39.99 a month plus VAT (£47.99 inc. VAT). Contact details are not included and names are not linked to personal profiles.